Just a lot of good luck. That’s the way Merle “Bud” Rosdail, who’s made
Carroll his home the last two years, explains that 70 years ago he
survived two of the deadliest battles of World War II in Europe.

Renowned director/producer Norman Lear and the citizens of Greenfield
added another page to their mutual history Saturday. At his appearance
at the Warren Cultural Center, Lear spoke fondly of his days in
Greenfield filming “Cold Turkey” and about enjoying his return visit.

Today’s brides are more prepared than ever. In years past, brides were
armed with binders full of magazine clippings and photos of flowers and
wedding decorations. However, times have changed and many brides arrive
for their floral consultation with digital images of bridal bouquets and
table arrangements downloaded to their smartphones or tablets.

For Jan Hilsabeck and her sister Linda Koenig, “too many cooks in the
kitchen” is never the case. Jan and Linda, of Jan’s Catering, have been
catering special events such as weddings, graduation parties, and
anniversary dinners for over 25 years. They take pride in serving
homemade food and cater for both large and small events.

A phone app brought together two people who lived on different
continents separated by the Atlantic Ocean. Kristen Taylor and Kris
Senior live 4,057 miles apart, but still managed to form a friendship
that blossomed into long-distance love.

A prominent Los Angeles attorney with deep western Iowa roots is a
leading figure in a recent legal settlement with implications so
profound for America’s veterans that journalist Tom Brokaw featured the
case on “Meet the Press” earlier this month.

A proposed veterans’ memorial at Black Hawk Lake would include a plaque
to those who have served in the military, are serving, and will serve —
because there are sure to be more wars, said Lake View Mayor John
Westergaard.